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FSW research class aims to prevent turtle poaching, habitat destruction

In a secret location in Southwest Florida, before even the sun has fully risen for its day, Florida SouthWestern State College biology professor Jordan Donini and his independent research class are treading through knee-deep water in a Florida marsh. Unfazed by the snakes, spiders and insects that cross their path and buzz their ears, they are there every Friday morning,... READ MORE >

Here come the constitutional amendments

The good news is there will be only six constitutional amendments on the ballot this year as opposed to a staggering 12 in 2018. The bad news is few people have a clue what any of the amendments are about. Here’s a quick summary. Amendment 1 tinkers with wording on who can vote in Florida, changing “Every citizen of the... READ MORE >

FSW research class aims to prevent turtle poaching, habitat destruction

In a secret location in Southwest Florida, before even the sun has fully risen for its day, Florida SouthWestern State College biology professor Jordan Donini and his independent research class are treading through knee-deep water in a Florida marsh. Unfazed by the snakes, spiders and insects that cross their path and buzz their ears, they are there every Friday morning, […]... READ MORE >

Here come the constitutional amendments

The good news is there will be only six constitutional amendments on the ballot this year as opposed to a staggering 12 in 2018. The bad news is few people have a clue what any of the amendments are about. Here’s a quick summary. Amendment 1 tinkers with wording on who can vote in Florida, changing “Every citizen of the […]... READ MORE >

FSW research class aims to prevent turtle poaching, habitat destruction

In a secret location in Southwest Florida, before even the sun has fully risen for its day, Florida SouthWestern State College biology professor Jordan Donini and his independent research class are treading through knee-deep water in a Florida marsh. Unfazed by the snakes, spiders and insects that cross their path and buzz their ears, they are there every Friday morning,... READ MORE >

Here come the constitutional amendments

The good news is there will be only six constitutional amendments on the ballot this year as opposed to a staggering 12 in 2018. The bad news is few people have a clue what any of the amendments are about. Here’s a quick summary. Amendment 1 tinkers with wording on who can vote in Florida, changing “Every citizen of the... READ MORE >

FSW research class aims to prevent turtle poaching, habitat destruction

In a secret location in Southwest Florida, before even the sun has fully risen for its day, Florida SouthWestern State College biology professor Jordan Donini and his independent research class are treading through knee-deep water in a Florida marsh. Unfazed by the snakes, spiders and insects that cross their path and buzz their ears, they are there every Friday morning,... READ MORE >

Here come the constitutional amendments

The good news is there will be only six constitutional amendments on the ballot this year as opposed to a staggering 12 in 2018. The bad news is few people have a clue what any of the amendments are about. Here’s a quick summary. Amendment 1 tinkers with wording on who can vote in Florida, changing “Every citizen of the... READ MORE >

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates histories, cultures

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The achievements of these Hispanic Americans touch every community and are found in every sector of our nation. According to newly released U.S.... READ MORE >

DDWS to celebrate refuge’s 75th with gala drive-in theater event

In 1945, out of fear for the wildlife and wetlands that claimed most of Sanibel Island, Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling succeeded in petitioning for the creation of the Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge. Seventy-five years later, J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR, which adopted its creator’s name in 1967 following his death, celebrates its rich history and legacy on Dec. 1. The “Ding”... READ MORE >